Altamullan Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yesterday was the best performance I can recall from him. Recall him starting well with us (pre Kane scythe) so I may be underestimating his early form, just class act against Chelsea. Loved how up for it/passionate he seemed as well. Long may or continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 He only played about half an hour for us pre Kane injury. I was worried about him during that spell Lascelles was out but looks the real deal now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Bramble's the first player that came to mind in terms of those laser-guided raking passes. I must be the only person who recalls him over hitting most of them into the stands The odd one he dropped on the money but generally he just caused groans of division from the crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yesterday was the best performance I can recall from him. Recall him starting well with us (pre Kane scythe) so I may be underestimating his early form, just class act against Chelsea. Loved how up for it/passionate he seemed as well. Long may or continue. He was superb, best defender on the pitch yesterday for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 He only played about half an hour for us pre Kane injury. I was worried about him during that spell Lascelles was out but looks the real deal now Looked our best player during pre-season, was gutted when he picked up that early injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Best central defensive partnership we've had in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Best central defensive partnership we've had in a long time. Remember Williamson :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Amazing to me that Yanga Mbiwa got call ups when he was here but there's not even been talk of one for Lejeune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 France have got a very good pool of CBs atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 He's been as good in the Premier League (second comeback) as what Clark was in the Championship. Perfect signing, was just a shame he got the first injury in particular. The second one ended up as good timing in the end. We got the chance to see this level is a step too much for Clark and gave himself a chance to regroup after a few shaky moments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 https://www.premierleague.com/news/691860?sf189913763=1&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 He’s class TBH, pretty rare you get the strength, reading of the game and comfort on the ball in one package. Great choice to partner Lascelles as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice to see him getting some recognition. He's been equally as important as Lascelles since his return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 pls keep rafa and these next two season ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Colo - the best when pressed. Best first touch and ball control. A little like Rio on the ball - a good passer but generally just comfortable in possession and moving forward. Bramble - a two-footed long passer which is exceptionally impressive for an English defender. Would hit a lot in the stands. Woodgate - genuinely struggling to remember him. Was more in the Colo/Rio bracket of being a great footballer but maybe not as impressive range of passing. That composure under pressure to just bring the ball out. Think Lejeune is more in the long passer type. Maybe not so good at relieving pressure by just carrying out but better at starting attacks. Having a centreback that can ping the ball from LCB to an advanced RW or even over the top is a great option. Is it Barzagli that did it a lot for Italy at the Euros? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Colo - the best when pressed. Best first touch and ball control. A little like Rio on the ball - a good passer but generally just comfortable in possession and moving forward. Bramble - a two-footed long passer which is exceptionally impressive for an English defender. Would hit a lot in the stands. Woodgate - genuinely struggling to remember him. Was more in the Colo/Rio bracket of being a great footballer but maybe not as impressive range of passing. That composure under pressure to just bring the ball out. Think Lejeune is more in the long passer type. Maybe not so good at relieving pressure by just carrying out but better at starting attacks. Having a centreback that can ping the ball from LCB to an advanced RW or even over the top is a great option. Is it Barzagli that did it a lot for Italy at the Euros? woodgate had it all, i doubt i'll see a better CB ever play for us...granted he didn't have a bramble/lejeune 60 yard diagonal to feet but his medium range passing was excellent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I just can't rate Woodgate that highly on our list because he barely turned out for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 and i don't think it was barzagli btw, was the other one i forget his name...played that ludicrous ball in the euros bonucci or chiellini? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 and i don't think it was barzagli btw, was the other one i forget his name...played that ludicrous ball in the euros bonucci or chiellini? Without having memory of it all i would guess it's Bonucci as he's a tremendous passer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 and i don't think it was barzagli btw, was the other one i forget his name...played that ludicrous ball in the euros bonucci or chiellini? Without having memory of it all i would guess it's Bonucci as he's a tremendous passer. think so yeah, but they're both bald dark haired fellas so couldn't be sure EDIT: knew i remembered it for a reason, the pass was to that mackem giacherreini!!! and it was bonucci can i post that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Big Flo or wor Jonjo could pull that off with ease Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Club's not wished him happy birthday. Farewell sweet prince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Yeah that’s a massive weapon to have in a team. Beautiful pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I just can't rate Woodgate that highly on our list because he barely turned out for us. Best centre-back I've ever seen play for us. He might have only played about 30 games, but he was fucking terrific Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Woodgate best I’ve seen also (though I did love Glenn Roeder, as a kid). Woodgate versus Drogba in the UEFA cup semi at SJP was awesome. Drogba probably edged the duel, but it was a treat to see two top class players competing at full pelt. I couldn’t even recall the score (until I checked, 0-0) but I can still picture one instance with the two of them running shoulder to shoulder at absolute break neck speed in line with the East side of the six yard box. Every sinew straining, Drogba looking like at any second he was going to power past and shoot. He didn’t get the chance. Woodgste stayed with him every step of the way. It’s hard to capture in words, but it was just such an immense tussle so full of determination, it has really stayed with me. I think Woodgate may have been injured, as well as a few others, for the return match, where we were beaten/couldn’t keep young Drogba well marshalled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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